ATC IssuesA place where pilots may enter the 'lions den' that is Air Traffic Control in complete safety and find out the answers to all those obscure topics which you always wanted to know the answer to but were afraid to ask.

I have a quick question which I hope some kind soul can help me with. What is the minimum radar separation between aircraft in the airways and in the TMA in the UK please? I am sure there are many stipulations about this but a rough idea would be greatly appreciated. I tried to look it up whilst in the cruise today but quickly lost the will to live.

Roffa.. Yep, fully understood now. Had it explained to me this morning in words of one syllable!! Just means I take my hat off more often in admiration for what you people do nowadays. I'd never have validated under current conditions.